MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti-dive arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front tyre starting to crack on sidewalls
Sidecar has a lamp on the mudguard that was masked at time of test
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST53 VZA is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
Across all 2004 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 26,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST53 VZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was ST53 VZA registered?
ST53 VZA is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 January 2004.
Is ST53 VZA safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST53 VZA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ST53 VZA have outstanding finance?
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